Alabama
Department of
Postsecondary Education
Representing Alabama’s Public Two-Year College System
ILT 195
Troubleshooting Techniques I
Plan Of Instruction
Effective Date: 2005
Version Number: 2005-1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is
placed on the instrument failures and their interaction with process downtime. Upon
completion, students will be able to solve problems on a process simulator or in an
actual setting. This course supports CIP code 47.0105.
CREDIT HOURS
(applicable if entire course is taught in a career/technical education degree or non-
degree program)
Theory
2 credit hours
Lab
1 credit hour
Total
3 credit hours
NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule lab
hours as manipulative (3:1 contact to credit hour ratio) or experimental (2:1 contact to
credit hour ratio).
PREREQUISITE COURSES (applicable if entire course is taught in a career/technical education
degree or non-degree program)
Determined by college unless stated otherwise
CO-REQUISITE COURSES (applicable if entire course is taught in a career/technical education
degree or non-degree program)
Determined by college unless stated otherwise
INSTRUCTIONAL NOTE: Foundational academic skills in General Math such as
integers, percents, ratio and proportions, metric system and linear equations and
Technical Writing such as research, organization, composition, documentation, and
report presentation are used throughout this discipline.
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INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES
 Use a multimeter
 Use an oscilloscope
 Diagnose industrial electronics systems
 Troubleshoot industrial electronics systems
 Interpret industrial electronics systems blueprints and schematic diagrams
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The cognitive objective of this course is for each student to comprehend foundational
knowledge (troubleshooting) needed to perform stated entry-level industry
competencies.
The performance objective of this course is for each student to apply foundational
knowledge (troubleshooting) to electronic problems and exercises encountered in class.
INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES/STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment of cognitive and
performance objectives is based on knowledge gained from this course. During
performance evaluations, students will be provided necessary tools, equipment,
materials, specifications, and any other resources necessary to accomplish the task.
Specifications may be in the form of, but not limited to, manufacturer’s specifications,
technical orders, regulations, national and state codes, certification agencies, locally
developed lab assignments, or any combination of specifications.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
INDUSTRY
COMPETENCIES
Use a multimeter
Use an oscilloscope
Diagnose industrial
electronics systems
Troubleshoot industrial
electronics systems
Interpret industrial
electronics systems
blueprints and schematic
diagrams
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Given the knowledge taught in class, a multimeter, and
a functioning electronic system, measure voltage,
resistance, and power across the component with 90%
of the measurements correct.
Given the knowledge taught in class, an oscilloscope,
and a functioning electronic system, measure voltage,
resistance, and power across the component with 90%
of the measurements correct.
Given the knowledge taught in class, functioning
industrial electronic components, operational checkout
procedures and test equipment, perform operational
checkout of system components.
Given the knowledge taught in class, malfunctioning
industrial electronic components, test equipment and
system specifications, troubleshoot the system
components and correctly identify the malfunction.
Given the knowledge taught in class, industrial,
electronic systems blueprints and schematic diagram,
explain the system operation using the diagrams.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES/KEY INDICATORS
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Define terms used in troubleshooting
Describe the general process of troubleshooting
Define the rules of troubleshooting
Describe the basic problem solving approaches
Explain the operating theory of static devices
Explain the operating theory of active devices
Apply basic troubleshooting techniques to circuit problems
Explain the purpose of a multimeter
Describe the process of using a multimeter to check circuit operation
Analyze circuits down to the component level
Explain the purpose of a clamp on ammeter
Describe the process of using a clamp on ammeter to check circuit operation
Explain the purpose of an oscilloscope
Describe the process of using an oscilloscope to check circuit operation
Perform voltage measurements
Perform current measurements
Perform resistance measurements
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Summarize the process of troubleshooting semiconductor components
Summarize the process of troubleshooting half wave power sources
Summarize the process of troubleshooting full wave power sources
Define the symbols used in circuit schematics
Explain the operation of a circuit using circuit schematics
Identify electronic components using circuit schematic symbols
Explain the purpose of a function generator
Describe the process of operating a function generator
Summarize the process of troubleshooting a power supply circuit
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Safety
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Troubleshooting levels and methods
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Electrical concepts
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Electrical symbols
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Meters
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Meter measurements
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Relays and contactors
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Starters
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Phase and voltage unbalance
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Phase sequencing
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Voltage and frequency variations
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RECOMMENDED METHODS OF EVALUATION: The table of specifications below
identifies the number of enabling objectives/key indicators per cognitive domain level of
learning (Knowledge, Comprehension, Application) per module. The instructor should
develop 1-3 test questions per Knowledge Level of Learning, 2-4 test questions per
Comprehension Level of Learning, and 5-6 questions per Application Level Learning.
The instructor should use the following test item types for each level of learning:
Knowledge: Alternative Response test items (true/false or yes/no)
Comprehension: Multiple Choice
Application: Multiple Choice, Short Answer Exercises
The table of specifications below identifies the number of criterion objectives per
module. The instructor should ensure each student meets the performance and
standards published in each objective.
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Domain of
Cognitive Domain
Knowledge Comprehension Application
Learning/
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Learning Outcomes Attachment for Career/Technical Courses
Faculty regularly review the extent to which the course and program learning outcomes identified in a
course syllabus are being attained by students who complete the course. Each syllabus identifies the
assessment method that will be used to demonstrate student mastery of the desired learning outcomes
for that course. Before teaching a course, faculty should review the syllabus to understand how the
program learning outcomes will be evaluated. Once the course is complete, this form is used by the
instructor to report how well students demonstrated mastery of those course learning (and by extension,
program learning) outcomes.
Section Number:
Course Number: ILT 195
Learning Outcome
(Industry or Professional Competency)
Use a multimeter.
Use an oscilloscope.
Diagnose industrial electronics
systems
Troubleshoot industrial
electronics systems
Interpret industrial electronics
systems blueprints and
schematic diagrams
Course Title: Troubleshooting Techniques I
Evaluation Method
Evaluation Results
Explain how each learning outcome for this
course is assessed.
Of the students who earned a grade of C
or better for the course, what percentage
demonstrated attainment of the stated
outcomes?
In a designated lab assignment,
the student will measure
voltage, resistance, and power
across the component with at
least 90% accuracy.
In a designated lab assignment,
the student will measure
voltage, resistance, and power
across the component with at
least 90% accuracy.
In a designated lab assignment,
the student will perform
operational checkout of
industrial electronics system
components with at least 90%
accuracy.
In a designated lab assignment,
the student will troubleshoot
system components and
correctly identify the
malfunction with at least 90%
accuracy.
In a designated assignment, the
student will interpret blueprints
and schematic diagrams with at
least 90% accuracy.
Use of Evaluation Results
Explain how evaluation results will be used to improve the course.
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